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How to Start a Nonprofit in 10 Steps

Qgiv

How to start a nonprofit: first steps How to start a nonprofit: build a strong foundation How to start a nonprofit: file the paperwork What is a nonprofit organization? Perhaps there is a large homeless population that could use support, or an uptick in stray, unneutered cats in your area. Do you have the right software tools?

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What’s trending? Top subject searches in Candid nonprofit profiles 

Candid

The subject areas in Candid’s nonprofit profiles are typically based on the organization’s stated mission and programmatic descriptions from the IRS Business Master File; nonprofits that claim their profiles can update their subject area(s) themselves as part of the requirements for earning a Bronze Seal of Transparency.

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How to build your Nonprofit’s Budget – Collaborate!

BoardAssist

On the other hand, a homeless shelter cannot turn away the needy when the building becomes full. For the homeless shelter, the number of clients is too variable to form the basis of a budget. The homeless shelter budgets expenses by analyzing historical trends and relying on expert predictions of future trends.

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Fundraising Lessons from the Father of Advertising | Ogilvy on Fundraising

Whole Whale

Though originally focused on advertising, Ogilvy’s wisdom contains enduring truths around driving action and results that can aid any cause, even with today’s new tools and platforms. A charity combating homelessness should feature stories of providing shelter, not just cute mascots.

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Are Mobile Apps Serving the Underserved?

Tech Soup

" Organizations like Applications for Good and Code for America are engaging developers to build mobile tools with the needs of local communities in mind. The IRS estimates that as many as 25% of people eligible for the EITC never file for it – missing out on an average credit of $1,700.

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Technology & Community: Strategic Options for Building Movements

Amy Sample Ward

Lastly, in order to train the community to drive, you have to share your tools. Instead, we need to train them to drive, or give them the tools to actually respond to our call to action, and then spotlight the leaders and impact they create when they do respond to our call. What about a fundraising tool? What do we need?

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4 free ways to access Candid’s demographic data 

Candid

This free tool can help folks understand the demographic makeup of their partners and peers in the sector, as well as establish benchmarks to assess progress towards their organization’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) goals. To request demographic data in downloadable file, please visit our website.